Our client, a prestigious ivy league research university, is actively looking for a Manufacturing Shop Manager (Teaching & Learning) to join their Science & Engineering School in Allston, MA! This role is fully onsite so local candidates are required.
***This is an initial 8 month contract with the opportunity to extend or convert***
This Manager (Training & Learning) will serve an important role in fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment within the Science & Engineering School. Thie ideal candidate demonstrates a passion for instructing and working with students; training, coaching, mentoring, and sharing knowledge in machining; and ensuring a safe fabrication shop environment.
Responsibilities
Instruct students (undergraduate and graduate) and post docs on various machine shop and fabrication techniques
Deliver extended Shop training 1-on-1 and in small groups
Collaborate and consult with faculty, staff, and students on research projects, student projects and other shop related activities
Oversee machining/fabrication activities in the Design and Fabrication Shop and Garages during regular Shop hours
Assist Teaching and Learning group staff with the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instruction documents for fabrication equipment
Work with internal Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) officers to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and standards
Procurement responsibilities - monitoring consumables inventories and placing orders to replenish stock materials as needed
Communicate with vendors to schedule service/repair appointments, obtain quotes, preparing purchase requisitions as needed for ordering equipment or paying invoices.
Troubleshoot equipment for basic repairs, perform basic preventive maintenance tasks on shop equipment
Required Skills & Experience
College degree
3+ years of experience within Manual Machining (mill, lathe, etc.) and experience with Prototrak/Mastercam